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Abode Family History

Abode Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bode, Abad, Boda, Rode, Boden, Body, Abe, Boye, Aude, Bole

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Where is the Abode family from?

You can see how Abode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abode family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Abode families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Abode families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Abode's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Abode families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abode surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Abode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abode census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Abode. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Abode. For the veterans among your Abode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abode lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Abode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Abode in 1974 was 56, and 48 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abode ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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